OfferUp

Launched in 2011 by Nick Huzar, former co-founder and CTO of Konnects, Inc., and Arean van Veelen, OfferUp is a mobile-driven local marketplace that competes with companies such as eBay, Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace.

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Why Online Retail Fraud Is On the Rise
Why Online Retail Fraud Is On the Rise
November 04, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

Amazon has struggled with preventing counterfeit goods from infiltrating its marketplace. In the company’s ongoing efforts to prevent fraud on its site, Amazon announced a new program,...

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Uber Money, Alexa Bill Payments And Super Apps Top This Week’s News
Uber Money, Alexa Bill Payments And Super Apps Top This Week’s News
November 01, 2019  |  The Weekender

It’s the end of the workweek and the beginning of a new month. And the PYMNTS Weekender is here to make sure you didn’t miss...

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Building A More Trustworthy eCommerce Marketplace
Building A More Trustworthy eCommerce Marketplace
October 31, 2019  |  Fraud Prevention

The thrill of the hunt — and chance to snag a good deal — is what drives millennials to local marketplaces. In this month’s Digital...

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Top News In Payments: Uber, Lyft, DoorDash Back Initiative To Fight Gig Worker Law; Adobe Predicts Holiday Sales To Reach $143.7B
Top News In Payments: Uber, Lyft, DoorDash Back Initiative To Fight Gig Worker Law; Adobe...
October 30, 2019  |  News

In today’s payments news, Uber, Lyft and DoorDash are backing a ballot initiative to exempt themselves from California’s landmark law that re-classifies gig workers as employees. Also, a study by Adobe Analytics found that the upcoming...

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OfferUp’s General Counsel On Keeping Marketplace Shoppers Safe From Scammers
OfferUp’s General Counsel On Keeping Marketplace Shoppers Safe From Scammers
October 30, 2019  |  Fraud Prevention

Online tools are saving customers time on acquiring goods and services. Unfortunately, these tools are also saving time for fraudsters, who are seeking to acquire...

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What is OfferUp?
What is OfferUp?
July 18, 2019  |  eCommerce

OfferUp is a local mobile marketplace competing with businesses like eBay, Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace. The firm received $130 million in financing in 2016, taking...

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Why Goodwill Is Tapping Into Digital Marketplaces
Why Goodwill Is Tapping Into Digital Marketplaces
June 12, 2019  |  Retail

To bring their merchandise in front of millions of shoppers through eCommerce, several Goodwill regions are teaming with mobile marketplace OfferUp. More than 100 Goodwill...

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How OfferUp Works To Safeguard Both Buyers And Sellers
How OfferUp Works To Safeguard Both Buyers And Sellers
December 03, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

Digital marketplaces have become beloved by buyers and sellers — and fraudsters. Nick Huzar, CEO of OfferUp, says most current authentication standards are either too...

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OfferUp CEO On Making Marketplace Authentication Smarter
OfferUp CEO On Making Marketplace Authentication Smarter
November 30, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

The world is constantly getting faster. As a result, the speed of commerce and payments is coming closer to real time. This increased focus on...

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